By: Hamza Lansah Lolly/Baba Mohanmed Issahak
A passionate opinion piece from a Nyankpala native has ignited a widespread political conversation in the Tolon Constituency, challenging the legacy of past Members of Parliament while throwing strong support behind the current MP, Hon. Habib Iddrisu.
In a Facebook post that has since gone viral, writer Beyom Dapal Sulley praised the MP’s performance in sectors like education, infrastructure, healthcare, and job creation. Sulley described Hon. Habib’s tenure as “a genuine commitment to development” and called his achievements “unprecedented.”
“Even if I wasn’t born before 1992, we’ve heard things,” Sulley wrote, referencing past MPs. “Some past MPs even shared koko and ‘paanu’,” he added his words sparking both laughter and criticism as he alluded to what many interpreted as tokenistic leadership in the past.
According to Sulley, Hon. Habib’s recent projects in the Nyankpala area include:
Near-completion of a STEM Senior High School long promised to the community.
Rehabilitation and surfacing of the Nyankpala-Tingoli-Dasuyili road.
Donation of a fully-equipped ambulance to support emergency healthcare.
Payment of full school fees for over 150 tertiary students through his personal education fund.
Job placement for more than 20 graduates, and vocational support for 50 apprentices.
GNPC scholarships were secured for 13 students from the area.
He also credited the MP with backing local businesses and contributing to the preservation of cultural institutions such as the Beyom Palace.
The opinion piece has split public sentiment. Supporters of the MP say the writer merely echoed what they see on the ground: real and visible development. Critics, however, argue that the post unfairly downplays the efforts of past MPs, calling it “needlessly political” and “divisive.”
Sulley ended his piece with verses from both the Quran and the Bible, portraying Hon. Habib’s leadership as not only progressive but also spiritually guided.
As reactions continue to pour in, the post has reignited conversations about what true service and impact look like in political leadership. For many in Nyankpala, the debate has become more than just politics it’s a question of legacy.
